The Impact of Leadership

Too much stress and the tool will look strong but be brittle under the surface. Too little heat and you’ll be using much more force to get the metal to take shape. And it’ll ultimately fail under pressure as well. Let’s get into it; the intro to “Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change.”

We made it through Covid and started settling in to the new rhythm. Then people began quitting. The Great Resignation is another exhausting round in the fight as a leader. We've got your back. This episode is practical, encouraging, funny and will remind you that you're not alone. It sucks when great people leave, hear how a small business owner is fighting back. (We're also running a contest, check episode notes to get in on it)

Joseph O’Connor, author of Coaching the Brain; Practical applications of neuroscience and coaching and also Introducing NLP; Psychological Skills for understanding and influencing people.

"Transformational leadership" is a catchy phrase, but what does it take to be a leader who sees transformation? Anyone can motivate a group of people for a moment, but how do you see lasting change in your culture at work? The principles laid out in this episode have been proven over the last 5,000 years. William Deck of MindBusiness LLC distills them down into about 25 minutes.

We cover a ton in this episode. The "American Dream", family business, career progression, motherhood & guilt, women in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics), mentorship, and pushing beyond your comfort zone. Ayesha Ahmed is the General Counsel and member of the Executive team at Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wife, a mom, and is passionate about creating a work environment that promotes mentorship and healthy balance. Oh, and she's fun to be around.

Michaela O'Donnell believes you were made for work that matters. And she can help. According to Forbes, the average American works between 48-52 years before retirement. Your work should matter. Listen to hear where to start.

You've heard it said, "leaders are readers" but has anyone ever explained to you why? Jeff Brown is the guest and lays it all out for us in this episode. Jeff teamed up with Jesse Wisnewski to write "Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career". Read to Lead offers both the why and the how of developing a personal reading plan that will help build a successful career. It gives practical advice on how to read and retain more, learn new skills, and turn your knowledge into influence.

This episode is 30 minutes of tasty appetizers. We picked from our 20+ interviews in 2021 and served up a slice from 14 of them. Enjoy!

This is a personal story about a topic that's riddled with stigma, on a public platform. And it's perfectly timed. Stephani Bradshaw is the Director of Sales Management at CCB Technology and in the Summer of 2021 she recognized that a battle for her mental health was underway. Hear how she approached her family, colleagues, fears, therapy, work/life balance & lessons she learned along the way.

If you have ADHD you know how alienating it can be. Dr. Tamara Rosier understands how ADHD affects every aspect of your life. And the lives of those you love. In this episode, Tamara brings humor, practical examples and strategies for navigating emotions and life with ADHD. Her message is clear: Your Brain Is Not Broken.

How do empathy, boundaries, family dynamics and an always on culture impact mental health? Enter Shelly Smith. Shelly a licensed therapist and co-founder of Good Human Work. In this episode she helps us have a framework for how empathy, boundaries, family & mental health are tied together.

Trauma. *resist the urge to back away slowly* While not a light topic, addressing trauma is a key component to living a healthy life. Dr. Meli specializes in traumatic stress, particularly how trauma-related experiences impact impersonal relationships. So, what is trauma? How does it impact us as humans? What are the implications on us as leaders? We're in the deep end of the pool today, jump in.

Awkward. Nervous. Frozen. "I lived in a socially anxious prison." A little over a decade later and Mark is a TEDx speaker, leader and entrepreneur.

Some people talk about change, other people make it happen. In this interview you'll feel Jahmal's passion, empathy and vision for Chicago and how all of us can make a lasting change right where we are.

Leadership can be isolating and learning about leadership can be boring. But it doesn't have to be.

Do you consider yourself an optimistic person? In this episode, Jess Ekstrom reshapes our understanding of optimism in a way that fuels us to persevere through obstacles to get to the bright side.

This episode is a rags to riches, view from the mountain top kind of story. Nate and Dana Moore are in the top 1% of the top 1% of doTERRA wellness advocates. But it wasn't long ago when they couldn't afford $20 for groceries for their family.

Only 23 percent of people think their leaders lead well – so how do we improve? Alain shares three secrets to building strong leaders.

Two-time Super Bowl champ Chris Maragos shares how adversity can shape you as a leader if you allow it to and bring success in unforeseen ways.

Want to advance in your career or in your life and it just isn’t playing out like you thought? You’re not alone. If you’re intentional about following the gems in this episode – it could change your life forever.

$60M operating organization with over $20M in debt – and you're hired to turn it all around. What!? Sara Ray Stoelinga, PhD shares her amazing career journey and what led to her immense success in leading two large organizations through intense change.

Interrogating someone verse interviewing them is all about your motive – and with the wrong motive your next meeting, interview, or even conversation could go sour. With over 17 years in law enforcement, Chad Stillman breaks down the difference for us.

Logan shares his unlikely career path to becoming VP of Services at CCB Technology and what equipped him to guide CCB through critical changes of their own.

What is your motivation as a leader? Does it help you more than it helps others? Mandela Barnes shares how he became the first African American lieutenant governor in Wisconsin because he saw the need for change in our communities and decided to do something about it.

Successful leaders don’t have it all figured out. It takes continual learning, listening, collaboration, and adaptation to meet the needs of the people you serve.

Peter Goodwin shares how he turned a brilliant idea into a profitable business by taking calculated risks, hiring the right people and building a great company culture.

What does it take to upset our ideology of how the world works? Or how a business should be run? NéAndré shares how encouraging others to embrace that they are perfectly imperfect and helping them realize the best in themselves can be catalyst for change.

Sarah shares her unexpected leadership journey and encourages both new and developed leaders as they continue to face challenges.

Leading can feel like being lost in the wilderness and trying to find your way home. But it doesn’t have to be. Beekman’s teaching principles speak directly to leaders trying to find answers in our unsettling world.

Natural-born leaders don’t exist. Former SEAL operator and FBI special agent shares the science and strategies behind effective leadership

Leading through change is hard. Uncertainty and doubt can easily take over, but you don't have to let it. Learn how to adapt to be ready for anything.

Find out how to use storytelling in your marketing to engage customers in a way that causes them to become emotionally and mentally invested in your brand. If you follow these narrative rules, you can experience exponential growth.

Taking risks and weighing failure is part of a leader’s job. But what happens the world around you takes an unprecedented turn? Jennifer shares how to adapt even when you're not sure how.

As we’re all getting a little more comfortable with the “new normal,” don’t let what you’ve learned through this uncharted experience go to waste. Listen to some snippets of the top podcasts from this year to remind yourself what it takes to be a great leader in all situations and to prepare for the new year ahead.

When a community is in crisis, everyone looks to their leaders for answers and action. Police Chief Art Howell shares how it’s possible to prepare for unexpected trials and strategically respond so that all parties will have ongoing faith, confidence, and support in the leadership of their community.

One of the fastest, most effective ways companies can find success on LinkedIn is by focusing on their personal brands instead of their company brand. Jackie shares her techniques for success which calls for minimal company promotion and more personal, relatable stories and encouraging advice.

It’s easy to list all the negative aspects of 2020, but in this episode, you'll be encouraged to take a fresh look at life and see the good things resulting from this turbulent year. It can help you be more intentional about how you spend your time and make a more significant impact on those around you.

Co-presidents of D&H share how their fourth-generation, family-run company has faced a century of challenges and change and has adapted over the years to experience growth and expansion. By letting go of what used to work, pivoting when others didn’t, and holding fast to their core values, D&H has experienced over 100 years of success.

By pouring into your people, clients, and community, you can create a value-based culture that leads to word of mouth business, passionate employees, and brand loyalty that combined leads to growth. April introduces us to the concept of the Generosity Culture, where people will want to work with you and for you.

Mentorship is for everyone who wants to reach their full potential in life and can have a profound impact on both people in the relationship. Learn how to get started and make the most of a mentorship experience.

Everyone will experience pain, loss, and failure but whether it breaks us or makes us stronger determines how our story will end. Nancy Yarbrough-Banks faced that fork in the road when she found herself in the world of sex trafficking.

Tim Borland ran 63 marathons in 63 days – but it wasn’t for personal glory or praise. Tim shares how can live the life you always wanted by aligning your work with a greater purpose.

As founders of CCB Technology, Chris and Patti share how they built a foundation of success with passion, integrity and by investing in people. Nearly 30 years later, their legacy lives on as their son Patrick builds on that foundation that keeps customers coming back and employees fulfilled.

Have you ever felt stuck in your career or personal life and thought you're just not getting the break you need to get to the next level? Alex Judd shares powerful and simple truths to help you get where you want to be.

When leaders stop growing, organizations start dying. Lyle Wells shares how to adjust your daily behaviors to lead with greater impact. Making simple changes over time can yield great results, but it's a choice you have to make.

Did you know you are a creative person? By tapping into your unique creative potential, you can cultivate a competitive edge and propel yourself and your company forward in new and innovative ways.

It’s easy to look at successful people that pop up as an overnight success as just getting a lucky break. In reality, it was a long journey to get there with hard work, trials and failure. Get a behind the scenes picture of what rising to the top looks like for a country music star.

If leadership transition is handled intentionally and thoroughly, positive changes can occur in organizations regardless of unexpected challenges. CEO of Racine Family YMCA Jeffrey Collen and soon to be CEO Ahmad Qawi share their methods for making this a successful move even amidst the coronavirus and how new leaders can build upon what has already been established.

The strongest teams and highest performing organizations actually have a high degree of conflict – healthy conflict. Darcy Luoma helps us understand why conflict shouldn’t be avoided and how to handle it thoughtfully so it doesn’t take a volatile turn.

Before COVID-19 suddenly changed our daily lives, people were already reframing, reinventing and rebuilding the way we work and interact with others. This pandemic has accelerated that reimagination and those who are able to look at this problem as an opportunity may find this year to be their best yet.